Youth Photographic Society (YPS) is one of the oldest photo clubs in India with 55 successful years behind it. Over the last few years, YPS has gone through a digital transformation modernizing its services. Visit YPS Website to know more. We are pleased to welcome you to YPS National Salon 2026. Find more details of the salon below. We aim to make your participation experience seamless and memorable.
- YPS National Salon 2026 Committee


The YPS National Salon 2026 was skillfully guided by a great Salon team. To ensure a seamless judging process, we implemented online judging with a distinctive jury comprising a total of 7 members across five sections. We are pleased to note that each jury member diligently completed their scoring within the designated time frame. Furthermore, the jury meetings for award finalization were flawlessly conducted, adhering to the predetermined schedule, invitations were also extended to FIP Salon Saathi. The judging process was successfully concluded before the scheduled webcast, allowing for a seamless transition into the public viewing phase.
We are proud to acknowledge our webmaster, Gopinath Gupta, who demonstrated exceptional competence in managing the unique and highly professional judging software. The relentless dedication of the YPS President, Vikas Sastry, and the Salon Chairperson, Anitha Mysore, played a pivotal role in the Salon's smooth execution. Both were available round the clock, providing unwavering support.
To enhance the participants' and viewers' experience, the scores were webcast in five sessions, corresponding to each section. This process enabled all participants and the photographer fraternity at large to observe the competent jury members meticulously score each image from the comfort of their homes.
For the convenience of those who couldn't attend the webcast, recordings are made available on YouTube, ensuring wider access to the proceedings.
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the jury members, the webcast participants, the YPS Executive Committee members, the Salon Committee members, and the dedicated volunteers who provided invaluable assistance during the judging process.
Mr Venkatesh B S
EFIAP/g, GFIP/pt, ESFIP, GMPSA/p, GPU CR5, Hon. APG
| Last Date for Registration | Sep 20, 2026 | Registration will automatically cease at midnight India time. |
| Last Date(s) for Upload |
Sep 20, 2026 for:
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Upload will automatically cease at midnight India time for the respective sections. Please check the information on Section for last date for Upload. Submissions through email, CDs etc. will not be judged. |
| Judging Date | September 22 - September 29, 2026 |
Venue: Online remote judging, Will be webcast live through Youtube and Facebook |
| Announcement of Results | Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | The results will be posted on the salon website. Each entrant would also receive an email intimation of the same. |
| Exhibition | Sun, Dec 20, 2026 |
Venue: Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore, No.1, Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 |
| Catalog Release | Sun, Dec 20, 2026 | A digital catalog will be hosted on the website. |
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